Drivers of Employee Engagement: A Conceptual Framework
Dipti Prashant Gadhavi, Research Scholar, Gujarat Technological University, dpgadhavi81@gmail.com
Dr. Manojkumar B. Vanara, Associate Professor, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar,
mbvanara@gmail.com
Abstract
Purpose – The conceptual research paper is to study concept of employee engagement with respect to HR practice and policies. It also identifies the drivers of employee engagement and how it is affecting to employee engagement with respect to HR practice and policies.
Objective – Main objectives of this study is to the study shows concept of employee engagement with respect to HR practice and policies. Secondary is to study the drivers of employee engagement and its impact on employee engagement.
Methodology – The present study is descriptive in nature. The research has elementary based conduct with the help of secondary data. Relevant literatures have been collected from various academic journals, websites, articles, books etc.
Findings –In this globalized and dynamic organizational world, the concept of employee engagement is major concern. Employees are most valuable asset of organization and happy employee contributes more in the organization. Engaged employees are very enthusiastic and dedicated towards their work, they go extra mile. To engaged and retain engaged employees is very crucial task for the organization. The concept of employee engagement has now gained more significance, since many drivers have been identified. Proper attention and implementation of engagement strategies and programs will increase the organizational effectiveness in terms of higher productivity, profits, performance, and customer satisfaction and employee retention. We try to explore the drivers of engagement through published literature. The existing literature review indicated drivers/factors of employee engagement and its impact on employee engagement with respect to HR practice and policies.
Research limitation implication – The absence of more published work on Employee Engagement and drivers of employee engagement
Practical implication – Special focus and effort is required specifically to engage employees in organization. Organizations shall focus on presenting a great environment for employees to work and promote programs that would enhance engagement. Employees would enjoy considerable attention in terms of the determinants and drivers of employee engagement being addressed.
Originality / Value – The study explores the concept of employee engagement and also throws light on key drivers of employee engagement through published review of literature.
Keywords: Employee engagement, Key drivers of employee engagement, Literature Review, Organization Effectiveness
